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Donna J. Schofield
SPRINGFIELD - Donna J. Schofield, 77, of Springfield passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012, at Carlinville Area Hospital.
She was born January 13, 1935, in Springfield, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn Coultas Dabney. She married Dick Schofield on June 16, 1956. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marilyn Davis and Linda Gaydos; and by a brother, Robert Dabney.
Donna was a graduate of Canton High School and was a member of Central Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Dick; son, Dick Schofield (Lisa) of St. Louis; daughters, Kim Werth (Dennis) and Tami Schofield both of Springfield; sister, Sally Weiskopf of Springfield; grandchildren, Jayson, Hillary and Hannah Werth, Haley Whitehurst and Gracie, Hank, Hayden and Millie Schofield; great-grand-children, Jackson and Judah Werth; nieces and nephews, Tom Davis, John Davis, Robin Dickie, Sara Weiskopf and Lindsey Gaydos.
Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Wednesday November 14, 2012, at Central Baptist Church. Interment will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2309 W. White Oaks Dr., Ste. E, Springfield, IL 62704.
Sign her online guest book at www.boardman-smith.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna SCHOFIELD
Dale Westfall
May 14, 2025
I met Donna and Dick at Donna´s sisters house in Springfield, Illinois, Donna sister was my aunt Von Swearingen
Lori (Kincaid) Hlavach
November 27, 2012
Schofield Family:
I was very sorry to learn of your loss. Your mom was a warm, lovely, and caring person. I offer my sincere condolences. I know she will be missed.
Marci Evans
November 21, 2012
Dick, Kim, Tami and Dickie:
We were all sadened to hear of Donna's passing. All of us have wonderful memories of Donna as we grew up with all of you. Our connections have been a lifetime treasure and we will miss Donna so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Al, Marc and Marci Evans
Jack Germann
November 18, 2012
Dear Kim and Family
So sorry to read about the loss of your Mother. My Father just passed away on Nov. 2. There must be a great need for wonderful parents in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Loren and Ruth Dodd
November 16, 2012
Sincere sympathy to you Dick and your family. In your sorrow, believe that Donna is herself again in a better place. And Dick,take comfort in the fact that you were faithful in your love and devotion throughout her ordeal.
Diane Rutledge
November 16, 2012
On behalf of the Jurkins family, please accept our deepest sympathies. We greatly enjoyed Donna over the years. Ball games won't be the same without her! Our thoughts are with you all.
Carole Barron
November 15, 2012
Tami, Dick, Dickie, Kim and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of Donna. I have such fond memories of her infectious smile, delicious home cooking, and sly sense of humor. She was a warm and lovely lady who will be missed by all. Sending you love and prayers at this difficult time.
Carole (Williams) Barron
Mark Murray
November 14, 2012
Mr Schofield, Kim, Tammy, Dick, Jayson, Hillary and Hannah. Very sorry for your loss, Heaven has another Angel! Mrs. Schofield had a contagious smile/personality and always had time to visit with you. I will never forget her telling me stories about her life and being married to a major league baseball player. Have great summer memories of hanging out and playing touch football at Island Bay Yacht Club. God bless your proud and awesome family!
The Stites Family
November 13, 2012
To the Schofield family,
I was sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I have such fond memories of her following the cheerleaders up to Lake Geneva for camp and hosting parties at your home. I hope your memories will warm your heart. Thinking of Donna always brings a smile to my heart.
Mark and Diana (Gagnon) Stites
Trace & Patti Manning
November 13, 2012
Dick, Dick Jr, Kim and Tami and the entire Schofield family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
November 13, 2012
Dear Dick and Family:
I met you and Donna when I worked for
Dr. Wilbur Reece. Donna always had a smile for everyone.
A few years ago I was at my neighbors
Bob and Jerri Gassay, had the pleasure
to see you both again.
I share in your loss of a wonderful
lady.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Fay Birdsell
mark simpson
November 13, 2012
So sorry for your loss
November 13, 2012
Dick, I am so sorry for your loss. Donna was such a neat lady. She will be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Fondly Sylvia
Dan Hogan
November 13, 2012
Dick, Kim, Dennis and Family,
The Hogan's and the entire Crossroads Ford family wish to extend our deepest sympathy with the passing of Donna. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Dan Hogan
Carolyn (Hacker) Bayliff
November 13, 2012
I was so blessed to be in tap class with Donna taught by Dorothy Irvine many years ago, while we weren't the best of hoofers Donna brought energy & lots of giggles to class. May the light of her love & the joy in her smile bring you peace.
Dardi Wieber
November 13, 2012
Tami ~ So sorry for your family's loss. Know that she is watching over all of you from above. ~ Dardi, Astrid and Stevie
Linda Koester
November 13, 2012
Kim, Dick and families- Donna was such a beautiful, wonderful woman. I know you will miss her deeply. Her smile brightened a room!
Dianne & Mark (Crowley) Jugan
November 13, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Schofield! The entire family is in our hearts & prayers. She was a beautiful and wonderful woman!!! RIP, we love you...xoxoxo
Jeff and Conie Laatsch
November 12, 2012
Kim, Dennis, and family-We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was always so nice when we would see her. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Steve Cripe
November 12, 2012
Tami and family,
We are sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 12, 2012
Dick, Kim, Tami, Dick and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I have so many fond memories of all of you. You were all such good friends of our family. You were like family to us and the greatest neighbors ever. My deepest sympathies. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. I know how hard this is for you as I lost Mom on August 23rd of this year. My heart goes out to you all.
Love and Fond Memories,
Linda Wells Czajkowski
Mary Acres
November 12, 2012
The Acres family send our heartfelt condolences to the Schofield family.
Janie Thompson
November 12, 2012
Dear Kim and family ~ I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom. I don't think I ever saw her without that magnificent smile on her face. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
November 12, 2012
I was a Cheerleader in Canton HS, a year behind Donna and Billie Gibbs. I really looked up to her. She was a great friend to all in High School. Prayers and Thoughts are with her Family. Lue ( Irons ) Reinholtz
Class of 54
Michelle (Guimard) Moscardelli
November 12, 2012
Hello Kim and Tami,
I am so very sorry of the loss of your mother. Back in high school, I always felt she was a beautiful and kind woman. I remember always, each time seeing her at basketball games making a point to say hello to her, for I thought she was so very special. Please know you are in my heart and prayers.
Dan & Bonnie Tavine
November 12, 2012
Kim, Dick, and family, God Bless you all. We will keep you all in our prayers. Sincerely
November 12, 2012
Sorry to hear of Donna's passing....she was a true lady and always smiled and greeted you. The Bill & Aleda Gregurich Family
November 12, 2012
Mr. Schofield and family we send our deepest regards. May the lost of your love one lighten with the life long memories share with her. (Love you Tami.) Zevernett Holloway, Charles Holloway III,Michelle Allen (Hardy) and Sabreen Abdullah and family.
Bob & Joyce Harland
November 11, 2012
Remembering Donna as a perky schoolmate from Canton. Your family was blessed to have such an upbeat wife, mom and grandmother. Bob remembers riding to high school with her and was good friends with one of her first boyfriends, John Ellison, and I fondly remember her treating underclassmen so sweetly with her big smile and caring and also leading cheers like no one else ever could at Alice Ingersoll Gym! God bless!
Leah Williams
November 11, 2012
Dick and Tami I am sorry for your loss she is in peace now.
Irv and Joan Muncy
November 11, 2012
Dear Dick and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed her company so much because she was such a lovely lady. She
is now free in the arms of her Saviour and may you be comforted by that.
November 11, 2012
Dick and family
Sorry to hear of Donna passing. will keep Her in our prayers
Auggie & Marilyn Egger
Deborah Mataya
November 11, 2012
Tami and Schofield Family,
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Donna was a wonderful person and I will always remember her great cooking and always made me feel welcome in her home. May God Rest Her Soul.
Rhonda Catlin
November 11, 2012
Kim, Dennis and family, you have my deepest sympathy. May your memories comfort you through this difficult time.
Tom & Paula Denny
November 11, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patti Richards Hudson
November 11, 2012
Tami and family. I have SO many fond,fun and loving memories of Donna. She was like my second mom. Her grape juice and cinnamon toast served through the window in family room while Tami and I graded our coloring watching American Bandstand was The Best ever. Many prayers and thoughts to you all. Love you all!!
Carolyn (Williams) Kelley
November 11, 2012
Kim and family, God Bless you all. I will keep you all in my prayers. Hold all your memories close in your hearts.
Eleanor J. Sakris
November 11, 2012
Dick and family:
May time heal your sorow and may your fondest memories remain.
My Sincere Sympathy
Karl & Cheryl Lercher
November 11, 2012
Tami and the Schofield family: our deepest condolences in the loss of your mother. Our prayers of support.
November 11, 2012
Haley, Tami and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom and Sheree Mckane
November 11, 2012
Haley, Tami and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Please you you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold & Lorraine Jack
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